Simple Solution Extreme Stain and Odor Remover
A stronger enzyme and bacteria formula from Simple Solution for dog and cat urine, feces and vomit on water-safe surfaces.
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Simple Solution Extreme is an enzymatic stain and odor remover for dog and cat accidents. The maker says it is 3x stronger than its regular formula and uses enzymes plus Pro-Bacteria to break down the organic proteins in urine, feces and vomit.
Who it suits
Owners of dogs or cats cleaning fresh accidents on carpet, upholstery, bedding and other water-safe fabrics who want a cleaner with a short wait before blotting.
Key facts
- For dog and cat urine, feces and vomit on carpet, upholstery, bedding, fabric toys, clothing or other water-safe surfaces (Simple Solution)
- Saturate the area; on carpet cover twice the size of the mess and soak the backing and padding (Simple Solution)
- Wait 5 or more minutes, blot with a color-safe cloth, then let it dry naturally (Simple Solution)
- Maker says it is 3x stronger than its regular formula (Simple Solution)
- Ingredients listed: perfume, amyl cinnamal, hexyl cinnamal, hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, benzisothiazolin-3-one (Simple Solution)
- Most enzyme cleaners can cause mild stomach upset, so let them dry before pets return (ASPCA)
What reviewers say
KTLA and BestReviews list it as their Easy Application pick, praising its pro-grade strength and a nozzle with stream, foam and mist settings, but say it may not work quite as well on old stains as it does for odors. We did not test it ourselves.
Pros and cons
- Pro: Short 5 minute minimum wait, per the maker
- Pro: Nozzle with stream, foam and mist settings, per BestReviews
- Pro: For dog and cat messes on carpet, upholstery, bedding and fabric toys
- Con: BestReviews says it may work less well on old stains than on odors
- Con: Contains fragrance
- Con: The maker gives no hardwood guidance, only water-safe surfaces
Cautions
- Test on a hidden area first; the maker page has no colorfast test step, so we suggest one as a general rule.
- Keep pets out until the area is dry; the ASPCA says most enzyme cleaners can cause mild stomach upset.
- If your pet keeps having accidents, see your vet to rule out a medical cause.
Additional information
| Brand | Simple Solution |
|---|---|
| Type | Enzymatic stain and odor remover (spray) |
| Formula | 3x stronger than the regular Simple Solution formula, per the maker |
| Contact time | 5 or more minutes, then blot and let dry naturally |
| Surfaces | carpet, upholstery, bedding, fabric toys, clothing and other water-safe surfaces |
| Ingredients listed | Perfume, amyl cinnamal, hexyl cinnamal, hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, benzisothiazolin-3-one |